Memphis, Tennessee – 20 years on
It must be at least 20 years since I was last in Memphis and it’s amazing how time can alter a city and one’s perspective of it. Due to limited time I opted to collect a rental car on arrival at Memphis airport and it proved a masterstroke. Often city centres are gridlocked and too […]
Las Vegas – you have to see it to believe it!
It’s never been easier to get to Las Vegas. From 2019 Virgin Atlantic alone will have four non-stop flights per week from Manchester. It’s popular as a stand-alone holiday destination with UK visitors spending anything from a long weekend to three weeks in ‘Sin City’. So what’s the attraction? As the World’s number one gambling […]
Croatia – the Pearl of the Adriatic
Howard finds that this wonderful country has a lot more to offer more than being the back drop to King’s Landing! People often ask me where is popular this year and, for the last few years, Croatia has topped the list for travellers wanting a break that is not too far from home. With over […]
Battlefields of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift
I’ve been reflecting on my recent visit to South Africa and trying to decide what part was the highlight of the three-week adventure. There was the fantastic experience of exploring the outstanding Grootbos Nature Reserve overlooking the beautiful rugged coast of Walkers Bay where the Southern Right Whales can be seen from the shore. Then […]
